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How to get fromIrving to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Irving to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DFW - DSM
    4h 2m
    $132–676

  2. Drive 687.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irving to Des Moinescar car 687.2 mi
    11h 40m
    $126–182

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 58m
    $140–228

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    26h 31m
    $298–583

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    17h 11m
    $141–251

Irving to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Irving, TX, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station to Des Moines via Dallas College Northlake Campus Station, Dallas College Northlake Campus Station, Dfw Airport Station, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Denton, and Kansas City in around 16h 58m.

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